Shotgun Angels: My Story of Broken Roads and Unshakeable Hope

Jay DeMarcus

Apr 2019 · Sold by Zondervan

About this ebook

Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts reveals the untold stories of his journey--from obscurity to becoming one of America's most successful and beloved country music artists--that will rally your own courage to find hope where you least expect it.

From his humble beginnings in Ohio to the spark of early fame in Nashville to a fair share of surprises and setbacks, Jay has learned firsthand that the blessing only comes through the broken road. Shotgun Angels details his path to celebrated heights, as well as the hope instilled in him at a young age that started it all--a hope that sustained him when it looked like his music career was over and continues to fuel him today.

As you discover more about Jay and his incredible story, you'll be encouraged to:

• Embrace the life-changing power of hope
• Find out who you are under pressure
• Dream big dreams--even if they seem out of reach

With no shortage of humor, heart, and off-the-cuff candor, Jay gives you a backstage pass to the story behind the music and the musician. You'll follow his intensely personal journey through big breaks, broken dreams, desperate dashboard prayers, and limelight glories.

Along the way, you'll find the same constant source of strength that he has--hope that's powerful enough to hold you up through whatever trials come your way.

Praise for Shotgun Angels:

"We all get asked at one time or another, 'How did this happen for you?' Usually our answers are uncomfortably awful. But Jay DeMarcus has dug deep inside to look not at his career but at himself. Such a rare look inside has created a rare book. Enjoy."

--Cris Collinsworth, NBCSports broadcaster and former NFL wide receiver

Ratings and reviews

This book really does show us the hope that we have in Jesus. Thank you Jay for sharing your story. You have a beautiful testimony that inspired me and I respect you so much for sharing! I have and will always be a Rascal Flatts fan and even more so now!

Excellent Book. Words can not describe the emotion that Jay put into this book.

Awesome read. Great book

About the author

Jay DeMarcus is a bassist, vocalist, pianist, producer, and songwriter for the Grammy Award-winning country music band Rascal Flatts.

Timothy D. Willard has written for publications and organizations such as Catalyst, WinShape Foundation, The Prison Entrepreneurship Program, and Invisible Ink. He is also pursuing an MA in Christian Thought at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He lives with his wife and their daughter, Lyric.